Minnesota
Janesville is a small town in Minnesota with a population of 2,449. Residents earn $72,120 per year, which is 4% below the national average.
Based on current data, Janesville receives an overall livability score of 3.3 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include low unemployment, low crime rates, affordable housing, a low poverty rate. Janesville offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Janesville is $72,120, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. Unemployment stands at 3.2%, indicating a healthy job market. Only 4.1% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 21 minutes.
The median home value in Janesville is $194,400, 31% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $839 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.7x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
Janesville is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 45 per 100,000 residents — well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 1,204 per 100,000, 39% below the national average.
23.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 92.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing, reflecting strong academic performance.
Janesville has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F. Winters average 13°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 37.9 inches, including 52.3 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.
| English Only | 99.9% |
| 27% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 0.1% |
| 99% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $72,120 |
| 4% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $35,721 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,040 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $66,103 |
| Unemployment | 3.2% |
| 11% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 4.1% |
| 67% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 552 |
| County GDP | $1,256M |
| Restaurants | 41 |
| Healthcare | 58 |
| Retail | 57 |
| Manufacturing | 18 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $3,459 |
| 1% below US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 1.78% |
| Commute Time | 20.9 min |
| Work from Home | 3.7% |
| Census Median | $194,400 |
| 31% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $272,932 |
| Census Median Rent | $839 |
| 28% below US avg |
| Studio | $809 |
| 1 Bedroom | $899 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,125 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,483 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,698 |
| Owner-Occupied | 84.3% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $3,459 |
| 1% below US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 1.78% |
| Obesity | 37.5% |
| 17% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 8.6% |
| Heart Disease | 5.0% |
| High Blood Pressure | 26.9% |
| Asthma | 10.3% |
| COPD | 5.0% |
| Stroke | 2.6% |
| Binge Drinking | 21.2% |
| Physical Inactivity | 22.1% |
| Depression | 25.9% |
| Mental Distress | 16.8% |
| Physical Distress | 11.0% |
| Insurance Rate | 96.9% |
| Checkup Rate | 72.4% |
| Premature Death | 5,508/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.3/10 |
| Exercise Access | 82.6% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 58 |
| Total Violent | 44.6/100K |
| 88% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 0.0/100K |
| Robbery | 0.0/100K |
| Assault | 44.6/100K |
| Total Property | 1,203.7/100K |
| 39% below US avg | |
| Burglary | 133.8/100K |
| Theft | 980.8/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 89.2/100K |
| Arson | 0.0/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 1 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 44.6°F |
| 17% below US avg | |
| January Average | 13°F (-10°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (22°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 37.9 inches |
| 0% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 52.3 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 36.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 1,065 ft (325 m) |
| Area | 1.5 sq mi (4.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,590/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 44.1198°N, 93.7097°W |
| County FIPS | 27161 |
Winner: Republican by 32.5 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 23.8% |
| 29% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 92.6% |
| School Test Score | 6.08 |
| RUCC Code 6 | Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K, adjacent |
| Population Density | 1,590/sq mi |
| Total Area | 1.5 sq mi |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 2 |
| Public Libraries | 4 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 58 |
| Restaurants | 41 |
| Retail Stores | 57 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 1 |
| Avg Commute | 20.9 min |
| Work from Home | 3.7% |